Two new resin models to be released shortly
come from the Hong Kong Model Co. The first features China Motor Bus Guy Arab Mk IV, registration
AD 4572, converted to tree cutting vehicle, and is limited to 300
pieces.

The second features China Motor Bus AM1,
the only Albion Viking EVK55C:L with Duple Dominant bodywork, registration
BJ352. This is limited to 200 pieces.

Further details and photographs will appear
later.

Again a duplication of models seems to have
arisen, the Three and Twelve version of Albion Viking AM1 appearing in
the news on 19th September!

This impressive looking RESIN
AND
DIECAST model of Citybus No.04, a Volvo FL10 Heavy Recovery Truck, is due
to be released in Hong Kong in October, and is an 80M Bus Model Shop product.
Further details can be found here

24th
September 2002

Well, Showbus is over for another year,
and like previous events, the customary showers arrived, but fortunately,
despite being rather heavy, were short lived. I trust all those who attended
had an enjoyable day and a safe journey home. It was very pleasing to meet
so many of you, some of whom I have previously only corresponded with,
and some I had met in previous years. I must apologise for "missing" some
of you, but I was probably on one of my many walk-abouts!

A special thank you to both Sindy and Joe
of Jotus for inviting me along again this year and for giving me the opportunity
to meet you.

The one disappointment of the event was the
non-arrival of the Transbus Enviro 500, which had apparently received accident
damage a few days previously. This was substituted by an Alexander ALX500
bodied Dennis Trident.

The updated Hong Kong Bus Handbook from British
Bus Publishing, published on Friday was available, and further details
will appear here shortly.

As always, Dave Roger's Citybus Olympian,
C51, looked immaculate ..... not surprising
though as he wason the steps at the rear washing it, despite
the recentshower!

The Transbus Enviro 500? No - a Trident with ALX500 bodywork, as
apparentlythe Enviro 500 received accident damage
a few daysbeforehand.

The October issue of Bus & Coach Preservation
will be of particular interest to those interested in the "real" Hong Kong
buses, as it features not only a five-page article entitled "The last Guys
on Earth!" but also a two-page spread on four ex-CMB vehicles, namely Fleetline
SF8, Condor DL2, Duple-Metsec bodied Victory LV158 and Condor DL1.

23rd
September 2002

The only news of the day is that the 2002
edition of the British Bus Publishing "Hong Kong Bus Handbook" is now available.
Those who go to Showbus this weekend
will find it on sale there. A very useful reference book for £11.75

No other news today, just a good luck message
for all those travelling to Showbus
this Sunday. I hope that the weather is kind and you have an enjoyable
day. As mentioned previously, I shall be assisting on the Jotus
stall, so please come along and introduce yourself. Sharing the Jotus
stall is Gareth Jones of British
Model Buses fame, so even more reason to come and visit.

The forthcoming KMB short Dennis Trident
with Alexander ALX500 bodywork (38701)
will be issued by Cars Workshop and like the photograph of the real vehicle
above, is also on Route No 299.

Photograph courtesy of
Metro Hobby Shop Hong Kong

Pictured above is the next resin model to
be released by Three and Twelve. Further photographs can be found at the
Metro Hobby Shopsite.

The rest of todays news in brief.......

My thanks to John Hallam for providing all the
information on the "Double Happiness" Collector's Model Dragon (CM-DGR2203).
Thanks also to Allsorts
for providing a photo.

In my continuing efforts to improve the site,
I am currently updating the main "header" photographs for each model, (well
certainly for the models in my collection!). Updates so far are random,
but please take a look at some of the C'sM Dragon pages. There are lots
more spread right across the site.

19th
September 2002

Todays news in brief.......

I can confirm that KMB Metrobus M1 will be released,
although not in the near future.

The forthcoming ATS "short" KMB Trident is NOT
a Drumwell casting NOR is it a Corgi casting.

Now available in the UK is Collector's Model
KMB Dennis Dragon CM-DGR2203
with all-over advertising for Double Happiness.

18th
September 2002

Todays news in brief.......

Thanks to Campbell H Morrison for providing
a photograph of the actual AD259 in all-over advertising for White Flower
Embrocation (CM-DGR2204).

Released in Hong Kong today was the KMB Daimler
A from Cars Workshop (38203).

A new resin model from Three & Twelve features
a China Motor Bus midibus in the shape of a Duple Dominant bodied Albion
"Viking" EVK55CL.

SHOWBUS
UPDATE

The Jotus
stall is expected to be located in front of Hangers 4 and 5, along the
main airside strip with the bulk of the other stalls.

Looking through the list of vehicle entrants,
a new KMB Dennis is listed, along with Dave Roger's Citybus Leyland Olympian
C51.

17th
September 2002

Photograph courtesy of
Collector's Model

The next release from Collector's Model,
due later this month, is this 11-metre KMB Dennis Dragon (CM-DGR2204)
with Pak Fah Yeow (White Flower Embrocation) all-over advertising, celebrating
it's 75th anniversary.

As reported last month, Cars Workshop have
announced the forthcoming release of a 1950 KMB Daimler A (38203)
with gates. The model represents HK 4032, on route No. 2 between Star Ferry
and Sham Shui Po.

14th
September 2002

The next Club Busrama commissioned Japanese
Mitsubishi Fuso MP Citybus model from Creative Master Northcord is this
example in the livery of Keihin Kyuko (JB1005).

Photograph courtesy of
Campbell H Morrison

It is believed that KMB's first ALX500 bodied
10.6m Trident model will feature ATS68 (KC8120) on route 299. It is confirmed
that the model will be a new casting from Drumwell.

Released in Hong Kong today is this Citybus
liveried Dennis Dragon (DW10206A).
This model is produced by Drumwell and commissioned by China Paint, and
like previous Citybus liveried models commissioned by China Paint, namely
the Citybus Volvo Super-Olympians, it is a fictitious model. Citybus do
not have such a bus, and the destination is inaccurate. The model carries
air-con grilles, but the front upper deck windows are of the non air-con
type!! The initial release is of 500 models, however a further 1,500 models
are expected to be released at a later date, possibly with the addition
of advertising.

A reminder that this year's Showbus
is on Sunday 23nd September. I have again been invited to share a stall
with Sindy and Joe of Jotus, and look
forward to meeting those of you who are planning to attend. Further details
will appear here in due course.

A new and updated Hong Kong Buses Handbook
is expected to be available at Showbus, from British Bus Publishing. Further
details will appear here when known

4th September
2002

Reviews of the CD "2001 Volume 1 - Bus Photos"
and VCD "1980's Volume 3" from 80M
Bus Model Shops have been added to the Videos
section. Click on the CD/VCD for a direct link. (Videos
section removed February 2008)